Excellent speed and hard shot. He could take shifts killing penalties. Was mainly used as a checking forward in the NHL.
In 1985 he scored in the 3rd overtime period against Minnesota-Duluth in the national semifinals, sending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers to the finals. He was a two-time national All-American.
Formed a devastating line at RPI with Adam Oates and Mark Jooris. Scored 225 points in 131 games for RPI. Retired in 1995 after a career-ending eye injury.
Became a bit depressed and had some issues with alcohol. He was arrested for drunken driving in Worcester in 1996 and at Cape Cod in 1997.
In 2004 tragedy struck as his ex-girlfriend and daughter were brutally stabbed to death.
Worked at a North Shore mental health center.
NHL totals: 244-40-50-90.
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